Stephen Warnock thinks Liverpool's game at Southampton could have huge impact on title race

Stephen Warnock says his former club Liverpool have an opportunity to claim a "psychological edge" in the title race when they play Southampton on Friday night.

Reigning champions Manchester City are currently a point clear at the top of the table - but they do not have another Premier League game until a trip to Crystal Palace on April 14, due to their FA Cup semi-final involvement.

Warnock told Sky Sports News: "For Liverpool to get that psychological edge of points on the board, after a big result against Tottenham (last-minute 2-1 win), it could be big.

"I think Liverpool have been fortunate in the last few months, the Jordan Pickford (Everton) error, the Julian Speroni (Crystal Palace) error - they have been fortunate with goalkeepers making errors, and the (Hugo) Lloris (Tottenham) mistake could be a pivotal error.

"For Liverpool fans, it is amazing to win a game like that.

"I still think both teams are going to drop points.

"I think the games Manchester City have - playing Tottenham three times in a week (Champions League plus Premier League) - plus they have to try and get a result at Old Trafford.

"Manchester United's form has dipped a bit but in a derby it will go out the window.